While every fan of the Bat knows that Bob Kane is credited with the creation of Batman, the late Bill Finger has been denied credit for his work as co-creator of Batman in life, but now New York City is honoring the man who helped bring the Caped Crusader to life. According to information from the New York City Council, a street sign designating Bill Finger Way will be unveiled in the Bronx in December. The sign will be located at East 192nd Street and the Grand Concourse, right by Poe Park which is where Finger and Bob Kane originally came up with the idea for Batman.
For those unaware, Finger helped Kane flesh out the concept and even wrote many of the character’s early stories, including the debut, while Kane provided art. However, Kane’s deal with the company that would become DC Comics, National Comics, in 1939 signed away ownership of the character and gave Kane a sole byline on all Batman comics. Finger received his first formal credit for his work on Batman on 2015’s Batman and Robin Eternal #3 and Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis #3 comic books with the character acknowledgment appearing as “Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.”
It is good to see that both creators of one of the most iconic characters of all time are finally receiving his due.
